Jones & Mego

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Adam Jones, Meghan Ottolini (Mego), and producer/brand personality Christian Arcand host ‘Jones and Mego’ weekdays from 2 p.m. - 6 p.m. on WEEI. Jones joined WEEI in January of 2023 from 98.5 The Sports Hub in Boston, where he hosted the station’s night show since 2013 and co-hosted “The Dan Shaughnessy Show” from 2009-10. Ottolini joined WEEI as a part-time host in 2021 before becoming a full-time addition to afternoon drive in 2022. She previously spent five years as a reporter with the Boston Herald and as a co-host of ‘Quick Slants’ on NBC Sports Boston. Arcand, born and raised in Boston’s North End, is in his second stint at WEEI, rejoining the station in November of 2022 after a five-year run with The Sports Hub.

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Held in Boston, Chris Rock’s first post-Will Smith slap set barely referenced the now infamous incident

March 31, 2022 22:33 - 6 minutes - 6.38 MB

Held in Boston, Chris Rock’s first post-Will Smith slap set barely referenced the now infamous incident

Tom Brady gets his wish as Bruce Arians steps aside

March 31, 2022 22:28 - 41 minutes - 38.2 MB

HOUR 4: Tom Brady once again gets his way. Bruce Arians is leaving coaching. Why did the Bucs choose Todd Bowles over Byron Leftwich? What does this mean for Brady in 2023 season?

Celtics mystery on playoff roster availability vs Toronto won’t go away

March 31, 2022 21:08 - 40 minutes - 37.1 MB

HOUR 3: Jack Edwards joins to start the hour and talk about the Bruins loss to Toronto and tonight's event where the B's will honor Tuukka Rask.

Is there any pressure on Mac Jones for year 2?

March 31, 2022 20:29 - 41 minutes - 37.8 MB

HOUR 2: Is there any pressure on Mac Jones for year 2? Andy Hart says there is none. The hilarious Ryan Sickler joins us ahead of his headlining at Laugh Boston (3/31-4/2). Plus the guys react to Chris Rock barely touching on the Will Smith slap in his first show, held in Boston last night, since the incident at the Oscars

Bruce Arians retires from coaching and all signs point to Tom Brady pushing it

March 31, 2022 20:17 - 41 minutes - 37.8 MB

HOUR 1: Bruce Arians shockingly retired from coaching last night and all signs point to Tom Brady's return as to what pushed him to that decision. Andy Hart is in this hour with Merloni and Fauria

Roger Goodell speaks on playoff expansion, mandating diversity hires

March 30, 2022 22:11 - 19 minutes - 17.4 MB

Roger Goodell speaks on playoff expansion, mandating diversity hires

Brian Scalabrine remains optimistic on Celtics in playoffs even after Timelord injury

March 30, 2022 22:10 - 12 minutes - 11.6 MB

Brian Scalabrine of NBC Sports Boston joins us and remains optimistic on the Celtics in the playoffs even after Timelord's knee injury

Deshaun Watson’s deposition makes him look worse than before

March 30, 2022 22:09 - 14 minutes - 12.8 MB

Deshaun Watson’s deposition makes him look worse than before

OJ Simpson, Wanda Sykes headline insane celebrity reaction to Will Smith vs Chris Rock

March 30, 2022 22:08 - 8 minutes - 7.93 MB

OJ Simpson, Wanda Sykes headline the insane celebrity reaction to Will Smith vs Chris Rock

Merloni is not a fan of where Trevor Story is slotted in lineup

March 30, 2022 22:07 - 41 minutes - 38.2 MB

HOUR 4: Merloni and Fauria begin the hour talking Red Sox after Trevor Story got his first spring hit today. Lou is not a fan of where Trevor Story was slotted in the lineup. The Celtics get some good news regarding Robert Williams. For the second time this week, the Celtics issued a "declined to comment" when asked about roster availability in Toronto. Canada has strict laws regarding entry into the country for unvaccinated players. Plus, the guys react to what NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell...

Feeling better, worse or the same after hearing from Kraft & Belichick?

March 30, 2022 21:23 - 42 minutes - 38.8 MB

HOUR 3: Merloni, Fauria and Meghan Ottolini start this hour hearing from Deshaun Watson who sat through a lengthy deposition in Texas. Do we feel better, worse or the same after hearing from Bill Belichick and Robert Kraft this week?

Christian and MegO dispute Merloni’s timeline for Pats to be contenders again

March 30, 2022 20:24 - 41 minutes - 38 MB

HOUR 2: Christian and MegO dispute Merloni’s timeline for Pats to be contenders again. MegO is worried about the Celtics rushing back Robert Williams. Brian Scalabrine joins for his weekly spot to talk C's (21:19)

Can the Celtics regain contender status if the Timelord returns for second round?

March 30, 2022 19:11 - 41 minutes - 37.6 MB

HOUR 1: Can the Celtics regain contender status with the return of the Timelord in the second round of the playoffs? Merloni and Fauria listen to Roger Goodell's media session where the commissioner talked about forced diversity hires and playoff expansion. Plus, Jermaine Wiggins has a chance to secure his second spot in the Final Four of our "Worst Take Madness"

"BD or NBD?" NFL makes changes to Overtime and the Rooney Rule

March 29, 2022 22:14 - 8 minutes - 7.51 MB

"Big Deal or No Big Deal?" NFL makes changes to Overtime and the Rooney Rule

Is Bill Belichick preparing Matt Patricia to take over the Patriots?

March 29, 2022 22:12 - 19 minutes - 18 MB

Is Bill Belichick preparing Matt Patricia to take over the Patriots? Why is Patricia with Belichick at the NFL Owners Meetings

Patriots sign versatile safety in former 1st round pick Jabrill Peppers

March 29, 2022 22:11 - 6 minutes - 5.74 MB

Patriots sign versatile safety in former 1st round pick Jabrill Peppers

How far did Celtics ceiling drop with loss of the Timelord?

March 29, 2022 22:10 - 8 minutes - 7.85 MB

How far did the Celtics ceiling drop with loss of the Timelord? We hear from Brian Scalabrine and Chris Mannix of NBC Sports

Is Robert Kraft being realistic or a typical, glass half full owner?

March 29, 2022 22:09 - 42 minutes - 38.7 MB

HOUR 4: The Patriots signed free agent safety Jabrill Peppers today on a 1 year deal. What is his role? Robert Kraft spoke with the media for the first time this offseason and sounds like the most optimistic person in Patriots Nation. We hear from a couple of callers who say we are being too negative. Seems like more and more fans are joining us in questioning the plan this offseason

Why did Celtics issue no comment when asked about roster availability in Toronto?

March 29, 2022 21:21 - 41 minutes - 38.5 MB

HOUR 3: Will the Celtics have their full squad available if they have to face the Toronto Raptors in the playoffs? Celtics PR issued a "no comment" when asked about it. Why? That answer was much different than the one given on the same night by Celtics head coach Ime Udoka. The guys hear from Scal and Chris Mannix on the loss of Robert Williams. Plus, Christian Fauria host "Big Deal or No Big Deal?"

Andy Hart says Belichick was full of contradictions at NFL Coaches Breakfast

March 29, 2022 20:48 - 41 minutes - 37.8 MB

HOUR 2: Andy Hart says Belichick was full of contradictions at NFL Coaches Breakfast. Why is Matt Patricia the only assistant coach in Florida at the Owners Meetings? Why did Bill bring him along? Is he grooming him to be his successor?

Robert Kraft finally speaks with media, thinks Pats are contenders in 2022

March 29, 2022 19:24 - 43 minutes - 39.6 MB

HOUR 1: The Patriots signed former 2017 1st round pick Jabrill Peppers. What is his role with the Pats? Robert Kraft finally spoke with the media this offseason and was asked a lot of questions concerning this offseason

Rich Hill story on electronics for sign communication is horrible idea for MLB

March 28, 2022 22:27 - 8 minutes - 7.73 MB

Rich Hill story on electronics for sign communication is horrible idea for MLB

Trying to make sense of why Pats won't name a DC or OC

March 28, 2022 22:24 - 20 minutes - 18.4 MB

Lou Merloni and Christian Fauria try to make sense of why the Pats won't name a DC or OC

Celtics should be worried about injuries over playoff seeding

March 28, 2022 22:23 - 19 minutes - 18.2 MB

Celtics should be worried about injuries over playoff seeding

Ben Volin fills us on his takeaways from Belichick at NFL coaches breakfast

March 28, 2022 22:22 - 11 minutes - 10.4 MB

Ben Volin fills us on his takeaways from Belichick at NFL coaches breakfast in Palm Beach, FL

Analyzing the slap heard around the world: Will Smith vs Chris Rock

March 28, 2022 22:07 - 43 minutes - 39.4 MB

HOUR 4: Will Smith slapped Chris Rock on stage at the Academy Awards and everyone is 100% convinced it was either real or fake. Which side do you believe? What did each party have to gain from this?

Did the Celtics season just end with potential season ending injury for Timelord

March 28, 2022 21:56 - 39 minutes - 36.3 MB

HOUR 3: Ben Volin joins to kick off the hour and inform us what happened this morning at the NFL coaches breakfast. We get the news that Robert Williams may be out for the season after suffering a torn meniscus. We get to the slap heard around the world at last night's Oscars

M&F - Belichick confirms Patricia, Judge will help him coach Mac Jones

March 28, 2022 21:13 - 42 minutes - 39.3 MB

HOUR 2: Bill Belichick confirms that Matt Patricia and Joe Judge will help him coach Mac Jones. Why won't Belichick give out DC or OC titles to coaches on staff? Plus, Rich Hill speaks on the Sox broadcast about the downside to use of electronics to give out signals in sports

Belichick confirms Patricia, Judge will help him coach Mac Jones

March 28, 2022 21:13 - 42 minutes - 39.3 MB

Timelord goes down with knee injury, Brown and Tatum banged up as well

March 28, 2022 20:34 - 39 minutes - 36.5 MB

HOUR 1: The Timelord goes down with a knee injury and the Celtics seem to be in bad shape heading into the playoffs. Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown are also dealing with knee injuries. Should the Celtics worry about playoff seeding? Did the Celtics season just get derailed with the injury news?

NFL offseason full of wild moves likely not seeing Brady to Miami for 2022

March 25, 2022 23:09 - 41 minutes - 37.8 MB

HOUR 4: In an NFL offseason full of wild moves, we will likely not be seeing the rumor of Tom Brady to Miami for the 2022 season come to fruition. Fauria and Fitzy discuss what the biggest move of the offseason is. Fitzy quizzes self-proclaimed movie fan on the upcoming Academy Awards

New rules potentially coming to NFL + what rules can be stolen from USFL

March 25, 2022 21:23 - 11 minutes - 10.3 MB

Fauria, Fitzy and Ben Volin discuss some of the potential rule changes in the NFL and what the league can steal from the USFL this spring

Worst Take Madness, Elite 8: Chris Simms vs Andy Gresh

March 25, 2022 21:22 - 7 minutes - 7.13 MB

Worst Take Madness continues with the Elite 8 round beginning today. It’s Chris Simms vs Andy Gresh

Deshaun Watson, Browns get failing grade for intro press conference

March 25, 2022 21:19 - 14 minutes - 12.9 MB

Deshaun Watson was introduced as the Browns starting QB today in Cleveland. Watson made sure to plug his book as evidence he’s a good person. Not only did Watson deny ever assaulting women, he goes a step further and says he’s never even been disrespectful

Are the Bruins being overlooked by Boston fans due to Celtics run?

March 25, 2022 21:18 - 18 minutes - 17.2 MB

Are the Bruins being overlooked by Boston fans after the recent run by the Celtics? Fauria and Fitzy discuss

What’s left for Pats in free agency and is defensive scheme changing?

March 25, 2022 21:12 - 44 minutes - 40.5 MB

HOUR 3: We start the hour listening to some of the comments from Deshaun Watson and the Browns front office. Did any of these people prepare for this event? It doesn't seem like it. What is left for the Patriots in free agency? Ben Volin is led to believe the Patriots defense will run more zone next season and that plays into personnel decisions this offseason

Ben Volin not buying Brady to Miami for now but says 2023 possible

March 25, 2022 20:32 - 42 minutes - 38.7 MB

HOUR 2: Ben Volin of the Boston Globe joins this hour to discuss the Dale Arnold report that Tom Brady and the Dolphins are working on a trade for the 2022 season. Volin isn't buying it for 2022 but thinks next year is certainly a possibility. Comedian Sean Sullivan (Laugh Boston March 30th) joins the guys in studio for some fun. Did you know Terry Bradshaw once tried to be a stand up comedian?

Fitzy has heard for months Brady wanted to go to Miami Dolphins

March 25, 2022 19:49 - 41 minutes - 38.1 MB

HOUR 1: Fitzy has heard for months that Tom Brady wanted to go to Miami Dolphins. Is it possible for 2023? Are the Bruins being overlooked by Boston fans due to the recent success of the Celtics? Worst Take Madness continues with the Elite 8: Chris Simms vs Andy Gresh

M&F - Merloni, Fauria and Andy Hart react to our Trevor Story interview

March 24, 2022 22:25 - 7 minutes - 6.5 MB

M&F - Merloni, Fauria and Andy Hart react to our Trevor Story interview

M&F - Trevor Story joins WEEI to talk signing in Boston, his health and more

March 24, 2022 22:23 - 10 minutes - 9.76 MB

M&F - Trevor Story joins WEEI to talk signing in Boston, his health, ESPN's Jeff Passan reporting on his vaccination status and more

M&F - Jack Edwards on Bruins trade deadline and Boston potentially overlooking this team

March 24, 2022 22:22 - 12 minutes - 11 MB

M&F - Jack Edwards on Bruins trade deadline and Boston potentially overlooking this team

M&F - Worst Take Madness: Wiggy vs Wiggy

March 24, 2022 22:20 - 8 minutes - 8.22 MB

M&F - Worst Take Madness Round 1 continues with #6 seed Jermaine Wiggins meeting #11 seed Jermaine Wiggins in today's matchup!

M&F - Brady, Dolphins working on trade to send Tom to Miami for 2022 season

March 24, 2022 22:18 - 38 minutes - 35.7 MB

HOUR 4: Dale Arnold was the very first person to report Tom Brady to the Bucs is a done deal. Now Dale tweets that he wouldn't be surprised if Tom heads South and joins the Miami Dolphins next season. Producer Tyler Devitte asked Dale for clarification if next season means 2022 or 2023. Dale responded 2022 and says the two parties are "working on it". TOM BRADY AND THE DOLPHINS ARE WORKING ON TRADE?!?

M&F - Dale Arnold would not be surprised to see Tom Brady to Miami Dolphins for 2022

March 24, 2022 22:05 - 44 minutes - 40.6 MB

HOUR 3: Jack Edwards joins us to talk about the Bruins potentially being overlooked in the city of Boston. Dale Arnold was the first to report Tom Brady to the Bucs was a done deal. Now Dale is tweeting that he would not be surprised if Brady goes to the Miami Dolphins THIS season. WHAT?!

M&F - Merloni is concerned Sox, Devers not speaking about extension

March 24, 2022 20:47 - 38 minutes - 35.4 MB

HOUR 2: Rafael Devers says the Sox have never spoken with him regarding a contract extension and this has Lou Merloni worried. New Sox 2nd baseman Trevor Story joins WEEI for the first time (18:02) and discussed signing in Boston, a report from Jeff Passan on what took him so long to sign and if second base is in his future long term

M&F - Andy Hart is not buying Pats conservative offseason due to comp picks

March 24, 2022 20:35 - 43 minutes - 39.8 MB

HOUR 1: Andy Hart is in this hour with Merloni and Fauria. The Celtics incredible run continued last night with an ass whooping of the Utah Jazz. Andy Hart is not buying the narrative that the Patriots conservative can be explained by the want to not lose compensatory picks in the draft. Worst Take Madness Round 1 continues with Jermaine Wiggins vs Jermaine Wiggins!

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